Weekender Briefs: Explore Athens photography at ARTS/West, hike in memory of John Knouse
By Isabel Nissley | Feb. 10, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
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Coronavirus: Second COVID-19 death reported in previous 2 days
By Ryan Maxin | Feb. 9, 2021A woman in her 80s was confirmed to have died from COVID-19, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
Kennedy Museum of Art reopens with new guidelines
By Anastasia Carter | Feb. 9, 2021Staff of the museum adjusted well to the online environment but are glad to be working in person.
Coronavirus: Athens County exceeds 4,200 cases, 10 COVID-19 deaths
By Sophia Young | Feb. 7, 2021The county now has 11 total deaths related to the coronavirus.
Students believe OU wellness days won’t have intended impact
By Colleen McLafferty | Feb. 7, 2021Rather than having spring break, students will be allotted three days divided between February, March and April to act as a break.
OU looks to increase real estate endeavors
By Sophia Young | Feb. 7, 2021The university is projecting about $2.9 million in revenue from real estate holdings in the 2021 fiscal year.
OU faculty work with NASA, further space biology research
By Isabel Nissley | Feb. 4, 2021Two Ohio University faculty, Nathaniel Szewczyk and Sarah Wyatt recently had their research published by NASA. However, this is not the first time either of them have worked with the aeronautics agency.
COVID-19 regulations at bars cause groups to wait outside of establishments
By Maya Morita | Feb. 4, 2021Lines have been forming down Court Street while people are waiting to get into the bars.
Donkey Coffee manager announces intention to run for City Council
By Anna Millar | Feb. 4, 2021Councilmembers Arian Smedley and Peter Kotses both announced via Facebook they will not be running for re-election.
Police Blotter: Woman takes calming winter walk; false hold-up alarm activated
By Anna Millar | Feb. 3, 2021The woman took a walk in the snow to calm down after a bad week.
Coronavirus: 10th COVID-19 death reported in Athens County
By Nolan Simmons | Feb. 3, 2021A man in his 70s died.
Bookstores adapt to pandemic, increasing digitization of textbooks
By Ryan Maxin | Feb. 2, 2021Stores like Little Professor Book Center and the College Book Store are learning how to operate during a largely virtual semester.
The North End opens its doors after months of delays
By Ryan Maxin | Feb. 2, 2021COVID-19 forced the restaurant to stay unopened until about four weeks ago.
Q&A: Myles Cutler, owner of FRY’D, celebrates 1-year anniversary of 'good vibes and great fries'
By Juliana Colant | Feb. 2, 2021Anything you can imagine putting on fries, FRY’D probably has.
Ground ‘Hug’ Adventure celebrates 18th year and founding member of Athens Conservancy
By Anastasia Carter | Feb. 1, 2021The event honors a popular local conservationist and founder of the event, John Knouse.
Largemouth Brass Band rebrands with ‘Repilot’
By Erin Gardner | Feb. 1, 2021Originally from Athens but now based in Columbus, the band released an album over quarantine.
Shively Grab N' Go’s reopening makes available 60 additional shifts for student workers
By Colleen McLafferty | Feb. 1, 2021With the addition of the Grab N’ Go positions, 860 culinary shifts are now available.
City Council: Athens Ohio City Source app announced, vaccine distribution discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Feb. 1, 2021The Athens Ohio City Source app can be used to report city issues, receive city news and search for city jobs.
Coronavirus: 332 Athens cases over past two weeks, Ohio curfew shortened
By Sophia Young | Jan. 31, 2021The new curfew went into effect Jan. 28.
Athens Farmers Market is home to many inspiring vendors
By Kayla Bennett | Jan. 31, 2021The Athens Farmers Market creates its originality with the help of its committed vendors who give their time and effort to forge a sense of togetherness in Athens.
